Top Eight Causes of Construction Site Accidents

On behalf of Kyle Law Firm posted in Criminal Defense on Friday, August 1, 2014.

The nature of work and projects in the construction industry is notoriously dangerous. Year after year, documented cases of construction site accidents go up year after year. Accidents of this nature may lead not only to fatal injuries but death as well. A construction site is indeed a dangerous place to work in. Despite this simple fact, proper care and safety measures must be carried out in order to minimize the risk and reduce the cases of such accidents. To help you understand and prevent this type of personal injuryaccident, you must be aware of the top causes of such accident:

Fall from heights

This is the most deadly and common construction site accident of all. This is usually result of stepping or putting your weight on a poorly positioned ladder, scaffolding and many more. At times, the fall may take place in just same floor. Oftentimes, it may take place on many levels of the construction site.

Electrocutions

Construction sites are filled with electrical wires. There are some that are still live. Most construction workers are at great risk of electrocution accidents due to improperly placed or labelled wirings.

Slip and falls

The construction site is filled with hazards that may lead to dangerous slip and falls. This may range from stray materials to uneven ground. AT times, there are even holes in the ground that you will be walking on.

Falling materials and debris

This is most common with a construction project that has multiple levels. In cases like these, workers should protect themselves from any tools, building materials or beams that may fall on them.

Fires and explosions

A construction site is a haven for accidents. With the unfinished electrical systems, incomplete piping and gas leakage, explosions as well as fires are almost common occurrences in the construction site.

Overexertion

Construction jobs are very difficult and may require long hours of work under the sun and even, the rain. Because of the demanding job and unfavorable weather conditions, most workers find themselves as victims of overexertion.

Getting caught in between machines

Heavy machineries are highly needed for construction sites. This is dangerous to workers since most accidents are caused by these machineries. There are lots of documented cases wherein workers are found stuck in between two heavy equipment and tools.

Machinery injuries

Lots of heavy machineries are employed for the construction of a building. A single error in the operation of these machineries can certainly lead to minor or major physical injuries.

Getting Help with Handling Construction Site Accidents

When an accident in construction site takes place, determining who is at fault or responsible is a must. In the event that it is the company which failed to provide you the safe working environment that you need, you can file a claim for compensation of your loss of earnings, pain and suffering and any other expenses you may have incurred for your hospitalization and treatment. To make sure that you will get the compensation that you are due, you will need the assistance of a personal injury lawyer.

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